UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan Joins The AI Summit London as 10th Anniversary Agenda Expands Across Enterprise AI, Innovation and Policy

(BUSINESS WIRE) and The AI Summit London today revealed the full agenda for its highly anticipated 10th anniversary edition, delivering its most expansive and future-focused programme to date. 

Taking place 10–11 June at Tobacco Dock as the headline AI event of London Tech Week 2026, the Summit expects more than 5,000 attendees, 300 speakers, 100+ sponsors and exhibitors, and a special executive presentation from Kanishka Narayan, Minister for AI and Online Safety, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, across two days dedicated to the commercial realities and transformative potential of artificial intelligence.

The 10th anniversary has been designed to move the conversation beyond experimentation and into enterprise-wide execution. New in 2026, the programme introduces The AI Impact Arena, delivering focused briefings and live demos, and The Start-Up & Investor Village, featuring innovative founder content and rising AI stars. Rounding out the attendee experience will be refreshed conference tracks across 10 stages, immersive training experiences, curated networking initiatives, and innovation-led activations spanning every major industry impacted by AI.

“The scale and breadth of this year’s programme reflects just how rapidly artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry and business function,” said Rory Crone, Senior Director, Marketing, The AI Summit Series, Informa. 

“Whether attendees are exploring our new Creative AI track, participating in the AI Skills Accelerator, engaging with industry leaders on the show floor, or building strategic connections through curated networking opportunities, every aspect of the experience is intended to deliver actionable insight and meaningful value.”

The AI Summit London 2026 Event Highlights:

• Executive Presentation By Minister Kanishka — The leading authority of AI sovereignty in the UK, Kanishka Narayan, Minister for AI and Online Safety, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, will offer an update on progress and tone setting for AI policy and innovation.
• Evolved Conference Tracks — A significantly expanded agenda featuring new tracks focused on enterprise transformation, emerging technologies, responsible AI, industry applications, cybersecurity, data infrastructure, governance, and next-generation innovation.
• The AI Skills Accelerator Training — Taking place during the pre-conference programme on 9 June, this hands-on learning initiative is designed to bridge the gap between AI ambition and operational implementation. Developed in partnership with General Purpose and London Business School’s Data Science & AI Initiative, the programme includes dedicated pathways for both technical professionals and senior business leaders.
• The National AI Awards — Celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership across the AI ecosystem, the awards programme will honour organisations and individuals driving measurable impact and meaningful advancement throughout the industry.
• Challenge Labs — Interactive, solution-oriented workshops where cybersecurity, analytics, engineering, and enterprise leaders collaborate to solve practical AI challenges within dynamic, deadline-driven environments.

• The Start-Up & Investor Village — A dedicated hub spotlighting emerging AI innovators, featuring live pitching competitions, and investment-focused discussions connecting founders with venture capital and enterprise decision-makers.
• Curated Connections Programme — The Summit’s hosted buyer event is designed to facilitate high-value, one-to-one meetings between enterprise leaders and vetted AI solution providers through tailored matchmaking experiences.
• Future AI Leaders Programme — In partnership with the London School of Economics’ Department of Statistics, Migrant Leaders, and Oxbridge AI, this forward-looking initiative focuses on developing and spotlighting the next generation of AI talent, innovators, and industry changemakers.
• Immersive AI Demonstrations and Exhibition Experiences — Featuring cutting-edge showcases from global technology leaders, emerging start-ups, and enterprise innovators demonstrating AI applications with real-world commercial impact.
• Networking at The AI Summit — With more than 21 hours of dedicated networking opportunities, attendees will benefit from curated meetups and speed networking sessions within The Networking Lounge, app-matched one-on-one meetings in Connections Corner, and executive roundtables. VIP pass holders can maximise connection with access to the VisionAIres VIP Lounge.

The AI Summit London is made possible by its partners and sponsors, including IBM, Glean, Nebius, DX, Elsewhen, EY, HPE & NVIDIA, AWS, Italian Trade Agency, KPMG, LTX, NiCE, Testkube, 1Password, CoreWeave, Make, Red Hat Inc, Tricentis, World Wide Technology, and others.

The event will officially commence with a pre-conference day on 9 June featuring the AI Skills Accelerator Training before opening keynote sessions and exhibition programming begin on 10 June.

The full list of speakers can be found at www.london.theaisummit.com. 

Delegate passes can be purchased online at www.london.theaisummit.com/passes-pricing, including a VIP All Access pass, the standard Delegate pass and a pass which includes a London Tech Week bundle.

To register for the 2026 show running 10-11 June, visit www.london.theaisummit.com. 

Interested members of the press and analysts may register here to attend.

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